In anticipation of a hotter, drier climate, foresters across the Pacific Northwest have been testing new species of trees.
In the lumber-centric Pacific Northwest, Douglas and noble fir are the classic choices for a Christmas tree — aromatic, good for ornaments and able to last a few weeks. But with hotter and drier ...
In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...
Mistletoe infestation was not linked to negative health outcomes for the trees the festive favorite was parasitizing.
Oregon officials have found the Mediterranean oak borer in six counties across the valley, just as another pest is killing ...
Washington State University's Gary Chastagner is helping researchers around the globe perfect the Christmas tree.
A professor emeritus at Washington State University, Chastagner is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on tree and ornamental flower bulb pathologies. In 2018, he received a lifetime ...
Seven people died in Oregon highway crashes between Dec. 11-18, including a DUII-related collision in Keizer. OSP is also seeking help identifying a suspect who stole $50,000 in property from the ...
He taught us to recognize the diamond pattern on hickory bark and reminded us to check whether branches were opposite or ...
Hidden in a rugged landscape, this surreal wonderland offers an unforgettable escape from crowds, featuring breathtaking rock ...
Storm impacts continue to make travel difficult across Oregon, including Southern Oregon, as heavy rain, wind and high water ...
If you love getting a fresh Christmas tree for your living room each year, you’ve probably wondered if it’s possible to grow ...
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